A friendly site focusing on a personal perspective of year round gardening in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Musings about flora, fauna, wildlife, and other tidbits of information as they relate to living in a mountain region.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Winter And Snow ... Embrace Their Simple Beauty

I live in northeast Pennsylvania, and for me, snow is an integral part of the landscape in winter. Having a bad case of the Winter Blues is like second nature to me ... especially since the days are long, cold, and often dreary. The last thing I might feel like doing is going outside. Yet, I've discovered, a secret I want to share with you. If you're suffering from cabin fever, that's exactly the right thing to do to beat the winter doldrums. Bundle up, go out ... and explore. If you have one, take along a camera. Nature's simple beauty is there ... if you look for it.

There's nothing unusual about seeing squirrels out in the snow. But look a little closer. Did you ever notice the fan on a squirrel's tail? Kind of spiky, isn't it?

Or, did you ever notice the way a bird's legs bend backwards?

If you live in a heavily wooded area as I do, seeing deer foraging for food probably wouldn't make you look twice. But seeing two bucks sparring in early winter ... well, that's something that left me absolutely ... awestruck.

Rivers, lakes, and streams may seem totally uninviting in the heart of winter to most of us. Yet, there is natural beauty there. With my camera, I was able to appreciate it thanks to the determination of an avid fisherman.

And lastly, to a child snow can't be anything but ... magical. The taste, touch, and feel of it is like nothing imaginable. And you know what, there is nothing else like it. Maybe ever so often, as adults we should take a step back. Open our hearts, and see it through the eyes of a child again.When it snows you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels".-Unknown

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About Me

I was born a city girl, but I'm a country girl at heart. I love all things nature! When I'm not playing in the garden, I can be found painting, sketching or taking photos.

In January 2014 I began writing a blog called, "Janie's PoconoMountain Garden" about the trials and tribulations of gardening in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. At times it can be one heck of a journey down the garden path. Yet, I love it!

On August 10, 2016 I began a" new journey" down a very different path. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer - Triple Negative. It is the reason I decided to create another blog called "Janie's Journey With Breast Cancer". It will be a diary of my ongoing feelings as I embark upon a road I have never traveled before. I will continue to write my original gardening blog - www.janiespoconomountaingarden.com, but please come and share my new journey with me, too.